Lecture & Panel Events

AMV Lecture

If you like AMVs and always wanted to make your own, but just don’t know where to start, then you surely should attend this workshop. Liquified, the winner of last year’s AMV competition, will show you the tips and tricks you need to make a great AMV!

90’s Games LectureBy Noriko Aoki (Tokyo Doll)

At this lecture you will learn what it’s like to work at Nintendo. The Lecturer, Noriko Aoki, worked at Nintendo as a pixel artist for 4 years. She will talk about the boom of game culture and the effects that it had on the world.

Digital Art LectureBy Roos Busink

Digital artist Roos (a.k.a. Saviroosje) will be sharing her digital art knowledge in this lecture. We will talk about the basics for beginning digital artists. Think about graphic tablets, which art programs are out there and the basics about colors. We will go through some common beginner mistakes and give handy tips and tricks to improve your digital art skills. You are free to ask constructive questions at the end and hopefully you will have new motivation and inspiration to go on with your digital art journey!

Lecture Budget Cosplay

Are you interested in making your own cosplay on a budget? Join the Budget Cosplay lecture to find out how! We will highlight cheap materials and give you tips and tricks so you can make your next costume for a smaller price.

Cosplay posing 101 LectureBy Arulithia

Bringing one’s favorite character to life is essential during photoshoots, CMVs and on stage, no matter if it’s a cute idol or a fierce warrior.
During this lecture you will learn about the Do’s and Don’ts. From prep work before your next big event and fighting nerves, up to finding the most benefitting pose to make you shine brightly in front of a camera.
But be prepared, fellow cosplayers – We may do some exercises and posing together!

Cosplay make upBy Arulithia

You are a novice cosplayer, still new to the topic of make-up, and wonder how other cosplayers work out their looks so splendidly?

Then come in and sit down! Arulithia will introduce you to the basics of cosplay make-up from applying foundation up to covering and light contouring. From there on out you will be provided with a set of techniques for both male and female characters. Making eyes appear larger and covering eyebrows for redrawing them in a specific shape will no longer be a miracle to you.

Wig lectureBy FayJun

Are you stuck in a hairy situation? No reason to panic, we have some wibbly wobbly timey wimey and we will always welcome you into our spaceship. But be prepared! It is bigger on the inside.

Let the doctor show you a whole new world of wig styling. No wig will ever be the same. Learn to dye your wig in the colours of the Nebula, and add the wefts you secretly stole from the Weftians. Learn to make wigs defy gravity in a way that even the Dalek cannot exterminate.

3D printing is becoming more popular among cosplayers by the day, but how do you even start using 3D printing for your own costumes? There are a lot of advantages to using 3D printing for cosplays. CosplayClues will show you all the basics you need to know before you start 3D printing. Learn all about how to search for the right 3D models, set up your own printer and finish and paint your 3D printed object.

Kyaraben LectureBy Noriko Aoki (Tokyo Doll)

Kyaraben is the popular bento style of today. As a result of the Kyaraben boom, foods decorated to look like Anime characters appear in Conibini, cafe menus and other dishes in Japan. The lecture shows gets you up to speed for the newest food culture in Japan.Gundam Panel

Ever wondered why Gundam is such a big thing in Japanese anime? Want to know what all those cool giant robots and models are all about? Want to prove you have the best Mecha knowledge out there? If so, come down to the Gundam Panel where we will be introducing new and old fans alike to the amazing world of Gunpla, check out the different types of models first hand and take part in a Q & A session plus a mecha quiz to win some cool prizes.

Figure Collecting LectureBy Maakie

A lecture for people interested in figure collecting, but also for new and veteran collectors! Here is your chance to ask all your questions about figures and to meet other enthusiasts! In this lecture we will talk about many different subjects, such as: What are figures and which kind of figures are there. Where can you buy them and how do you spot fakes. Which proxy-services are there? How do you deal with customs and importing? And how do you, keep up with the collection. And what can you do with figures next to displaying them! http://myfigurecollection.net/profile/MaakieGarage Kit LectureBy Maakie and Kamira

Garage kits are figures you have to build and paint yourself. Two experienced builders will give this lecture, so here is your chance to ask all your questions! In this lecture we will talk about many different subjects, such as: What garage kits are, how they look like, the working methods of Maakie and Kamira, working place set-up, step by step explanation of building a kit, a shopping list to get you started on your first project and much more!Fake Is Sad/Bootleg panelBy FakeIsSad

FakeIsSad is a European initiative to get rid of unofficial merchandise in convention dealer areas. They work with a team of experts in the field of merchandise, as well as industry professionals and IP-holders to make sure the customers are able to buy official merchandise only and thus support the original artists and studios. In this event multiple FakeIsSad members will talk about all different kinds of fake items in our hobby and you have the opportunity to ask questions!